1. Can you help me find a job in solar sales?Yes! As part of the course, we provide tips and techniques to leverage your solar sales training to find a job. We also are actively find solar contractors interested hiring sales training graduates. We do not charge for the referrals and offer no guarantees of employment. Currently, we have solar installation contractors in:

Arizona

Maryland

California

Nebraska

Colorado

Nevada

Connecticut

North Carolina

Florida

New York

Georgia

New Jersey

Illinois

Texas

Massachusetts

Utah

Vermont

Most solar employers do not have formal solar sales training programs available for new hires. In many cases, overworked business owners will provide mentoring on their specific processes, but they can't afford the time to offer general residential solar sales training. As a candidate with a working knowledge of the solar sales process, you will stand out during a solar sales interview by demonstrating the skill set required to be successful in solar sales.

We recommend you confirm your eligibility to be a home improvement salesperson in your state. In California, the Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board provides information and forms online. The registration as a home improvement salesperson cannot begin until you are associated with a contractor because their signature is required. In California, registrations can be denied according to the Business and Professions Code Section 480. For the HIS registration requirements in other states, we recommend a Google Search for '<your state> home improvement sales registration' to learn more.

2. Where are the PV Solar
Sales Training held?The course is delivered as a live webinar from the comfort of your home office, PC and phone line. No travel expense required. All materials are emailed for you to use for future reference.

3. Will I learn how to do a residential solar estimate and how to do a solar presentation?100% YES. We've boiled down all the technical information to 'how do I explain solar to a homeowner'. We give you tools to make the solar estimates easy to understand. We provide a generic solar presentation template you can edit and use on solar sales calls.

4. What is the average
commission for solar sales and what are the hours?
The solar sales average commission depends on homeowner electricity usage and how much you charge. Your goal is to eliminate as much of the expensive energy rates as the homeowner can afford to invest in a system. A home with a minimal $150/month electric bill may produce a $20,000 total sale that costs the homeowner $11,000 after rebates & credits, while someone spending $425/month on electricity could produce a $110,000 total sale that costs the homeowner $60,000 after rebates & credits. Homeowners will receive a low-risk, non-volatile, high-return on their solar investment and solar provides a significant increase to home values.

Solar sales average commission rates
range between 3%-10% of the total
sale. A hypothetical
company may provide a 4%
commission until reaching
monthly goal, then add
retro-active commission kickers
up to an additional 1% for
exceeding goal and a 3%
premium on self-generated leads.

Residential solar sales hours are generally Tuesday - Friday afternoons & evenings. Saturdays are prime time to meet with homeowners to close deals or generate solar leads. Many salespeople do not work Sunday & Monday. Depending on your personal and employer solar lead generation capabilities, an average of three meetings per day is desirable. Close rates on marketing qualified solar leads are between 10% - 25%.

5. What makes you
qualified to offer solar sales
training and how can I use it on
my resume?
Marketing, sales, coaching, training, solar certification and field experience on how to find a solar installer & doing solar sales calls with homeowners. We provide just what you need to know to be a residential solar sales guru. We found most solar training to be too technical and missing solar sales techniques that leverage the financial value of solar to homeowners. Everyone wants to be a solar installer, but someone needs to sell it first, why not you?

During an interview with a solar contractor, use what you've learned in the solar sales training. If you can sell yourself, you'll have the training to be ready to go on solar sales calls immediately.

6. an this course simplify
what I learned in NABCEP
training?Absolutely! The information needed for NABCEP certification is different than is needed for grid-tie residential solar sales. We boil down the solar technical information to 21 elements you must know. We show you what you need to know on solar sales meetings. Our solar sales process does not require you to climb on a roof.

7. What should I expect
after I enroll and during the
course?During the solar training course? And, during the group solar business development coaching?
After payment is received, you will receive the instructions and materials to prepare for the first class. A separate email will include the meeting login information.
During the solar sales training, we recommend the following:

Printed handouts in a 3 ring binder, tabbed by document name.

Land line voice connection to the conference call

Internet connection logged into gotomeeting.com

Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

During the classes, we review each module, work as a group to highlight key points using the new skills and provide feedback. We encourage rigorous group participation, lots of questions, tons of notes and individual hard work practicing the concepts between classes. We are providing a material review so you can practice from your notes.

Every effort should be made to attend classes in one week with completed homework assignments. Longer timelines for course completion may be available depending on scheduling.

8. What if I have no solar and no sales experience?
Like mastering anything new, it starts with industry training and doing. If you can think on your feet and jump into the experience of solar sales training you will have the tools at your disposal to practice and improve your sales skills.

The solar NLP sales model includes:

Rapport building

Needs analysis

Presentation

Objections

Closing

We strive to simplify and present only what a salesperson needs to know to have a successful sales call. The solar estimating calculations will take practice for speed and confidence. The overall message you will deliver is designed to be easy enough for the average homeowner to understand.

9. Can this course benefit me if I'm already employed in residential solar sales?It’s always good to learn a new solar sales process. Like any solar sales training, you will improve by incorporating new tools into your solar sales kit.

Many residential solar sales professionals can increase their close rates by practicing new approaches and using the perspectives of this solar course.

10. I am an independent licensed solar contractor, how will this training help me close more deals?New solar businesses should be focused on how to generate consistent solar sales. This solar sales training will save you time researching and developing a standard sales process.

If you are seeking education on solar system engineering and installation, we recommend one of the courses affiliated with NABCEP certification. NABCEP certification is a distinction for licensed contractors and beyond the scope needed to be successful as a residential solar sales professional.

As a graduate of our course, you could also benefit from our Business Development Coaching group program. You will establish marketing & sales goals and be held accountable for taking action.
We are available for projects to develop, implement and maintain a sustainable residential solar branding, solar sales plan & solar marketing plan.